 Young men with the spirit of adventure could become pioneers, explorers, crusaders, warriors. They could board a ship to some unknown place across an unknown ocean. They could become mountaineers, fur trappers, cowboys. Every era had a way to satisfy the restless soul of an adventurous young man. Now, we don't have most of those options anymore. So you can choose to either live a rote and pre-programmed life or you can seek your own adventure.